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Outbreak of Bundibugyo Ebolavirus in DR Congo and Uganda

The current orthoebolavirus outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda is confirmed to be caused by the species Orthoebolavirus bundibugyoense (Bundibugyo virus),...

Tumour Treating Fields (TTFields) approved for Pancreatic cancer

Cancer cells have electrically charged parts hence are influenced by electric fields. Application of alternating electric fields (TTFields) to solid tumours selectively target and...

Two Novel Henipaviruses Detected in Fruit bats in China 

The henipaviruses, Hendra virus (HeV) and Nipah virus (NiV) are known to cause fatal diseases in humans. In 2022, Langya henipavirus (LayV), a novel henipavirus was identified in Eastern...

Precision Medicine for Cancer, Neural Disorders and Cardiovascular Diseases

New study shows a method to individually distinguish cells in the body in order to advance precision medicine or personalised therapeutic treatments. Precision medicine is...

Advances in Regeneration of Damaged Heart

Recent twin studies have shown novel ways of regenerating a damaged heart Heart failure affects at least 26 million people worldwide and is responsible for...

Bacteria on Healthy Skin Could Prevent Skin Cancer

Study has shown bacteria which is commonly found on our skin acts as a potential “layer” of protection against cancer The occurrence of skin cancer...

An Alternative to Antibiotics for Treating Urinary Tract Infections

Researchers have reported a new way to treat Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in mice without using antibiotics A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection...

Tricking the Body: a New Preventive Way to Tackle Allergies

A new study shows an innovative method to tackle food allergy in mice by tricking the immune system into avoiding giving out an allergic...

New Hope for Attacking the Deadliest Form of Malaria

Researchers have isolated CIS43, a human antibody that can effectively prevent the deadliest malaria caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum. Malaria is one of...

A Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Drug Candidate

BX795 is a newly developed broad-spectrum anti-viral drug candidate which can treat infections from Herpes Simplex Virus-1 and possibly from other viruses in both...

Antibiotic Resistance: An Imperative to Stop Indiscriminate Use and New Hope to Tackle Resistant Bacteria

Recent analyses and studies have generated hope towards protecting mankind from antibiotic resistance which is fast becoming a global threat. The discovery of antibiotics in...

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